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SVG & TGS.From idea to sticker.

Practical guides from the SVG to TGS team. Prepare your artwork, make it move, and bring stickers and emoji to Telegram.

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Prepare an SVG for TGS: a practical checklist

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SVG preparation3 min read

Prepare an SVG for TGS: a practical checklist

Prepare vector artwork for Telegram TGS export: outline text, remove raster content, organize shapes, check the canvas and catch problems before animation.

SVG preparation3 min read

Export SVG from Figma for Telegram stickers

Export a clean SVG from Figma for Telegram stickers: choose the right frame, outline text, inspect strokes and fix raster or mask-dependent artwork.

SVG preparation3 min read

Prepare an Inkscape SVG for Telegram TGS

Prepare Inkscape artwork for TGS with an editable master, outlined text, simple paths and a deliberate page, then inspect the export before animation.

SVG preparation3 min read

Convert SVG text to paths before TGS export

Keep lettering visible in Telegram TGS by converting SVG text to paths, checking counters and spacing, and preserving an editable copy for later changes.

SVG preparation3 min read

SVG strokes and outlines for Telegram stickers

Prepare SVG strokes for Telegram stickers: compare live strokes with filled outlines, check joins and caps, and avoid thick borders that clip during motion.

Troubleshooting3 min read

Reduce a TGS file size without losing the idea

Reduce oversized TGS exports by simplifying paths, removing redundant details and limiting independent motion, then compare the actual compressed output.

Troubleshooting3 min read

Fix missing SVG elements after TGS conversion

Find why text, images, holes or effects disappear in a TGS export by comparing the source SVG, a still conversion and the animation one stage at a time.

Troubleshooting3 min read

Fix clipped Telegram sticker animation

Fix sticker animation clipped at the edges by checking painted bounds, rotation, scale and motion together, then comparing the strongest pose in the TGS.

Animation3 min read

Make a Telegram sticker animation loop smoothly

Make a sticker loop feel continuous by comparing its start and end poses, checking motion direction and timing, and avoiding an accidental pause at the seam.

Publishing3 min read

Publish an animated Telegram sticker pack

Prepare and publish an animated Telegram sticker pack with a reviewed sample, consistent TGS files, the official Stickers tool and a final chat-size check.

SVG preparation3 min read

Prepare custom emoji artwork for Telegram

Prepare custom Telegram emoji with a compact silhouette, deliberate contrast and restrained motion, while using the correct requirements for the output format.

Troubleshooting3 min read

Keep Telegram sticker backgrounds transparent

Keep Telegram stickers transparent by distinguishing empty canvas from a white background shape, checking opacity and repairing holes as real vector geometry.